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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1901
Page
2
The report outlines New Zealand’s distant South Pacific position, notes extensive gold mining activities, and describes dredging operations washing ore from rivers. It highlights economic growth tied to the gold trade and mentions substantial capital in beaming out profits despite regional injustices.
In a House debate styled dialogue, the Clock scolds the Gavel for wasting time on Lincoln’s birthday observances while the Gavel accuses Democrats of political posturing. The exchange touches on anti trust and the eight hour law, with references to passes used by railroad lobbyists and lawmakers.
Chicago February 13 Mrs Nation lectured at Willard hall recounting her life and the struggle against the kuklux clan in Texas. She described early hardship, mobbing at Columbia Texas, and a career spanning Missouri and Kansas with letters and threats from supporters and enemies alike.
Chicago report says the union machinists may strike this spring in plants controlled by the Carnegie Morgan steel trust. The move targets a nine-hour workday and would involve many workers across South Chicago mills and other trust plants, threatening a colossal industrial tie-up.
George McNeil seeks 10000 from Panhandle railroad for leg. Defective grate at Mrs Kinney 650 East Eleventh St. Fire 3 20 p m Tuesday Loss 25. George N and Robert Catterson post 100000 bond as administrators of James M Bradley estate. Supreme court upholds Munroe circuit ruling on Isaac Pinny penalized for buying horses with Confederate money. Winter earns 4000 as special master in Beattysville bond case regarding Monon railroad bonds. Hanford Canaway sues Western Union for 1000 over telegram delay. mother died before bedside. Commercial club elects officers John M Spann president Frank Gavin first VP John W Kern second VP M B Wilson treasurer Evans Woollen secretary. County commissioners order road near Millersville straightened. farmers sue to stop. Belt railroad and Union Stock Yards elect officers. Rockville road use granted for electric line to Danville and Crawfordsville. Promoters include Woods Joss Fairbanks Brubaker Clark. Railway switchmen officers listed. The UEP ONE a fragment.
Asbury Hicks and Mrs Heist, joint keepers, were driven from Holton Kansas and arrived in Kansas City in freezing conditions Hicks left in a hurry and lacked proper footwear. In Toronto Kansas citizens called on officers to shut down the joints or risk vigilante action. In Winfield Kansas a small mob destroyed a barrel of bourbon and other liquor shipments.
Louttit urged the house on Wednesday to back a railroad committee report on his two cent fare bill. The house adopted an order for the committee to report on Thursday, but Chairman Kirkman said he had no reply to the action.
The ad touts Blood's Sarsaparilla as the cure after grip illness, claiming it purges poisonous taints from the blood and restores appetite and strength. It stresses a pure blood system and toned health as defense against future grip attacks.
Hamilton's chief counsel Robert L. Penney opens defense in Minneapolis as Day fatally wounds unfold in West hotel billiard room. He portrays Day as intoxicated and argues two assailants had motive while detailing a drunken melee and knives used in the fight.
Vienna reports a dispute over ex King Milan s burial. Prince Alexander demands removal to Belgrade for interment while Emperor Franz Josef insists Milan wished to be buried in Hungary. Creditors have seized Milan s furniture in Vienna due to large debts.
Advices from Tainabas in southern Luzon report a battle between Filipino forces and American troops with 36 natives killed. The report provides a terse account of casualties and event details for the ongoing conflict.
Marguerita Sylva, the comic opera prima donna, announced in Alton Illinois on Tuesday that she had married W D Mann, a well known figure in theatrical circles, with plans to keep the marriage private.
The Pekin correspondent for the London Times reports Sir Ernest Satow, British minister, told the Chinese Britain will not recognize Chang Po Hsi as special envoy to convey condolences for Queen Victoria and attend King Edward’s coronation. Britain cites Chang Po Hsi as an obscure official.
A jumble of brief items reports personal misfortunes and curiosities. Emma Feldman, 38, of St Louis, died by hanging amid fears of insanity. Chicago professor F W Smedley doubts left handed brightness. ten men whipped publicly in New Castle Delaware. an 11 year old New York boy Owen Healy died after eating prunes. Eddie Dietz of Chicago UC football praises snow baths. Rev F W Gunsaulus in Chicago releases a poetry book and claimed to have written poems for Eugene Field. Mrs E D Kelly in Chicago seeks honeymoon funds after husband fled. Milwaukee sees 200 divorcees remarried though many divorces were not docketed. Miss Eliza Kaburick of Carlinville DL arrested for soliciting from suitors. Miss Margaret Thorpy vows to punish murderers of her brother Thomas. a Philadelphia fire prompts a parrot to plea for escape.
A bill to pay County surveyor Nelson a 2800 salary sits inactive in the House as opposition grows. County officers reportedly oppose the measure, widening rifts with Nelson who accuses them of steering work to ex-surveyor Coyner to cut his fees. Representative Joseph Morgan says he introduced the bill at a request without realizing the backlash.
In Columbus on Feb 13 officials suggest Judge Hollister may rule he has no jurisdiction, a decision seen as prompting potential troops to be needed in Cincinnati.
Hermosillo reports Ignacio Gaxiola and other prominent ranchers killed by Yaqui forces. General Torres led 500 troops to pursue a band but the Yaquis escaped into the mountains. Peaceful Yaquis allegedly fled and took up arms against the government.
In Wabash Indiana on February 13 Sarah Pealer seven years old testified for an hour as the sole eye witness. She described how Rinkard fired the first shot at her aunt through a window then fired again in the kitchen, killing her aunt. She stood firm under cross examination.
The Zealandia left Santa Monica on Wednesday bound for Hawaii carrying 800 Porto Rican laborers for plantation work amid ongoing labor migration to tropical plantations.
Eleven inmates tried escaping from Pratt’s mines on Wednesday as they climbed the gate. Guard opened fire, killing life convict Chas. Tiggins and fatally wounding George Harris. No escape succeeded.
Queenstown reports the steamer Rhynland en route from Philadelphia to Liverpool is six days overdue since January 26. No sightings or reports have emerged, raising serious concern for the vessel and its passengers.
Paris dispatch reports Patrie says French government detectives caught foreign spies in the Cherbourg submarine construction yards. The incident highlights security efforts around France's naval program and intelligence actions by officials.
London reports on solid authority that the coronation of King Edward VII is set for July 24. Officials and royal aides have not officially confirmed the date, but preparations are said to be underway.
Railway circles report the Southern Pacific has purchased all Continental fruit express company cars for nearly one million dollars, consolidating the freight fleet and expanding service options across its network.
Obituary notes Isaac Milburn an Anderson pioneer aged 80 has died. The report lists Milburn as a local figure with long ties to the community and its early development.
A reader’s letter highlights coffee poisoning as the cause of palpitations headaches and indigestion. The writer describes switching to Postum Food Coffee Simon Pure and reports restored sleep strength and temper after gradually reducing coffee. The note urges others to try Postum and cites benefits from numerous converts.
Cattle receipts 100 head with bids for good to choice steers 1,350 to 1,450 pounds at 5.00 to 5.59. Fair to medium steers 1,200 to 1,400 pounds around 4.50 to 5.25. Good to prime butcher steers 1,100 to 1,260 pounds. Hog receipts 1,300 with good to choice heavy hogs around 5.35 to 5.37. Sheep receipts light with good to choice lambs 4.00 to 5.40 and good to choice sheep 3.25 to 3.75.
Readable fragments show price listings for eggs butter cheese and poultry. Includes terms such as firsts seconds choice and various cents per unit with figures for creamery butter and live poultry prices per dozen and per pound.
Union Stockyards Indianapolis reports cattle receipts at 800 with varied quotations for weights from 900 to 1,300 pounds. Prices range from about 3.0 to 5.5 for steers, heifers, cows, and calves, with mixed packing and hogs showing 4.0 to 5.5 per unit. Sheep receipts near 100 with lambs and mutton prices listed.
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